by Avilar Team | Jun 3, 2020
We had planned a different blog for today. But the death of George Floyd and the surrounding events compelled us to address racism at work. With the country once again in turmoil following (another) death of a Black man at the hand of a law enforcement officer, we are...
by Avilar Team | Mar 25, 2020
Tom Grobicki, Avilar CEO, has long been a proponent of using competency management programs for business continuity purposes. We had a chance to sit down with Tom for his perspective, lessons learned from previous business continuity challenges and practical tips for...
by Avilar Team | Feb 27, 2020
As of this writing (February 27, 2020), more than 82,000 people in nearly 40 locations internationally have been infected with the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and the disease it causes, “coronavirus disease 2019” or “COVID-19.” More than 2,700 people have died. While...
by Avilar Team | Feb 19, 2020
Nearly every day, we hear business people discuss the “skills” and “competencies” their employees need to succeed. The two terms are used together so often that many people think of them as synonyms. Are they the same? Should they be used...
by Avilar Team | Jan 22, 2020
Is a flexible career pathing strategy a win-win for both employees and businesses? How can competency management support flexible career paths? Let’s explore in further detail. Technology innovation. Global marketplace engagement. Shifting demographics. These...
by Avilar Team | Jan 8, 2020
As the largest generation in the labor force, what leadership competencies do Millennials need to lead our next-generation workforce? In 2016, Millennials surpassed the previous generation (Generation X) to become the largest generation in the U.S. labor force, making...
